CHURCH OF GREEN

I had been thinking about joining the Church of White (see last post), but decided that it was too much work and too much money to be truly converted. It was all or nothing, so I am going with nothing. Instead, I am joining the Church of Green. I am working on riding my body of evil toxins so I can look and feel my best. I want a youthful, radiant glow, banish acne, splotchy skin and wrinkles, have lustrous hair and strong nails and to get rid of the bloat, melt away fat and never count calories. I have embarked on a new food religion - GREEN.

What you eat is the ultimate beauty product. Detoxification is not just for the body. Detoxification also serves to purify the mind, because when our bodies are cleansed, our minds become more clear and we are able to strengthen our focus. Hallelujah!

I have been drinking a green smoothie every morning for the last week. I think I am looking better, and I know I am feeling better. I start off having half a lemon in a glass of water (lemon supports the liver in cleansing) followed by a delicious smoothie made up of mostly greens. The theory is that by blending foods before eating them, you "predigest" them, so the body does not have to work to break down the foods and waste unnecessary energy in digestion. With the smoothie, you have the integrity of the whole vegetables and fruits and can still enjoy the fiber. Fiber is one of our best friends since it helps - you know. I feel full throughout the morning up until lunch. Try it, you will love it too. Remember, no toast, bagels, eggs, cereal - nothing, afterwards. Just beautiful greens for breakfast. Praise the Lord!

2 cups water (not soy milk or other milk since they cause inflammation and congestion)

1 head romaine lettuce

bunch of spinach

3-4 stalks of celery

1 apple

1 pear

1 banana

optional:

1/3 bunch parsley or cilantro

whirl ingredients in blender. Drink throughout the morning. Best cold. Throw in whatever greens or fruit you have. I have been adding bok choy, rabbini, dried dates, pineapple. There are no rules. Delicious!

The leader of the Green Church is Kimberly Snyder. She wrote the book The Beauty Detox Solution. Check out her blog at kimberlysnyder.net. She is not a prophet, just a visionary. I will let you know how I do with this new religion. So far, I am a believer!